Stern Kestrelmann Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Okay, managed to get her finished this afternoon. I've been wanting to get this one painted up since it was released back in 2006. Very cool sculpt... Limited myself to a four color pallette (not including the base) on this one... Lots of details on this little beauty. I'd let her eat crackers in my WL campaigne anytime... Comments and suggestions welcome. Enjoy. SK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nial ap Morai Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Very nice, I like your choice of colors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwynter Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I also like the colors. I might try to limit colors on my next project, thanks for the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilwarin Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Very beautiful job. I love your choice of colors and your cape is simply flawless with the blending. I have this figure in queue to paint; she's still in the box. I love the pose on her. Any pointers you have on painting her? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stern Kestrelmann Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 Thanks for the kind comments all. Yo Thasia! Well, she's multi-part as you know. I'd suggest pinning the sword arm, but not the lower leg part, to small and tough an angle to pin properly (IMO). As far a a strategy for painting this one... Well, I painted her in this order... 1. Flesh, face, hair (she has the top of two scabbards amongst her hair, so watch for those as you work on the hair) 2. Sword blades (these are at strange angles, so be prepared to twist and turn the model as you paint) 3. Cape and scarf. (I decided that the cape and scarf were of separate material) 4. Leathers (I tried for a greyish black leather) 5. Armor (lots of options here) 6. Other details (the metal work on the scabbards can be tough to reach) She also has a cool belt pouch with a nice little clasp on it (fun to paint) 7. Base work 8. Dullcote (2 applications) Hope this helps. Paint on! SK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewen Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Nice paint job. This is a really sweet sculpt. Thanks for sharing. You have given me some motivation to paint mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerdrew Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Very nice work on this. The colour choice is excellent - the cloak really is good. What colours did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haldir Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 nice work Stern I like the simple color scheme on her. RM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironhammer Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Great job! I must say, I really like the face. Any chance of a closer pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimL Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 That is really nice. The facial expression is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brushmaster Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 (edited) WOW , she's really pretty . Love the work on the cape . Edited February 10, 2009 by Brushmaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stern Kestrelmann Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 Thanks all. dewen- Okay, let's see something in the WIP section! Randy- always good to hear from you... bd- Very simple color mix. Scorched Earth Brown (GW) mixed 3:1 with Dark Flesh (GW). Then add white to the mix sparingly as you highlight up. Watery Scorched Earth wash with maybe some muted highlights added post wash. Simple eh? Just thin your paints and all will be well... Ironhammer- Usually I take a couple of tight shots of her face, but I can't find any in my pic files. This one is as close as I got. Tell you what, I'll shoot a couple of close-ups tonight and post here. SK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator TaleSpinner Posted February 11, 2009 Moderator Share Posted February 11, 2009 Wow, I think she's my favorite out of the work I've seen you do lately. Her face is so sweet. The whole mini is so well balanced and everything just looks top notch. Great work Stern; I can't even find any nits to pick, and you know I try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaGeek Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 She's very pretty, nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stern Kestrelmann Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 Yo Ironhammer! Here's that close-up you ordered. SK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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